Esencia Middle vs Oso Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esencia Middle
Rancho Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
349 students
Oso Grande Elementary
Ladera Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
867 students
| Measure | Esencia Middle Rancho Mission Viejo, California | Oso Grande Elementary Ladera Ranch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #321 of 1,334 | #336 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5813 of 15,369 | #5569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 349 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Rancho Mission Viejo | Ladera Ranch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oso Grande Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 58.4).
- •Oso Grande Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 22.3%).
- •Esencia Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 27.1).
- •Oso Grande Elementary is the larger school with 867 students compared with 349.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Esencia Middle better than Oso Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oso Grande Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 58.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Esencia Middle and Oso Grande Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Rancho Mission Viejo and Ladera Ranch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esencia Middle: 349. Oso Grande Elementary: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esencia Middle and Oso Grande Elementary rank in California?
Esencia Middle is 321st of 1,334 and Oso Grande Elementary is 336th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).